Pat Cummins has definitely grown as a leader; you will see him grow again: Andrew McDonald

IANS | December 30, 2023 2:00 PM

Melbourne, Dec 30 (IANS) 2023 has been a year where Australia grabbed the two big silverwares in men’s international cricket: the World Test Championship mace and ODI World Cup trophy. Both wins came under Pat Cummins’ leadership and Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the pacer has grown as a leader and will only get better.

IND W v AUS W: Australia win toss, opt to bat first as India hand Shreyanka Patil ODI debut

IANS | December 30, 2023 1:28 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Australia Women skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bat first against India Women in the second ODI at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday.

Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga named Sri Lanka’s ODI and T20I captains for Zimbabwe series

IANS | December 30, 2023 12:32 PM

Colombo, Dec 30 (IANS) Sri Lanka have announced that Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga will be the captains of the men's ODI and T20I teams respectively for the home series against Zimbabwe in January, adding that Charith Asalanka will be the vice-captain in both formats.

South Africa fast-bowler Gerald Coetzee ruled out of second Test against India

IANS | December 30, 2023 12:04 PM

Centurion, Dec 30 (IANS) South Africa fast-bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the second Test against India starting on January 3 after developing pelvic inflammation during the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

All options will be considered, says Andrew McDonald on choosing Warner’s replacement in Tests

IANS | December 30, 2023 11:45 AM

Melbourne, Dec 30 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said they are considering all options to decide who will be the replacement for opener David Warner in the Test team. Warner will be retiring from Tests after Australia’s third Test against Pakistan at Sydney starting on January 3.

Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane convicted of rape

IANS | December 29, 2023 11:26 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 29 (IANS) Nepalese cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has been convicted by a local Kathmandu District Court for rape and the extent of punishment will be declared on Saturday, the Kathmandu Post reported on Friday.

Ravindra Jadeja likely to be available for Cape Town Test against South Africa

IANS | December 29, 2023 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is likely to be available for the second Test against South Africa, starting on January 3 at Cape Town. After South Africa thrashed a listless India by innings and 32 runs inside three days in the first Test at SuperSport Park on Thursday, hope flickered on the horizon with the news of Jadeja's potential return for the crucial second Test.

Nagesh Trophy: Andhra Pradesh ends Kota-leg on top as League stage concludes

IANS | December 29, 2023 8:22 PM

Kota (Rajasthan), Dec 29 (IANS) Rajasthan secured a thrilling victory against Haryana by five runs, while Andhra Pradesh defeated Himachal by 53 runs at the JK Pavilion Stadium on Friday, marking the conclusion of Group A in the 6th edition of the Nagesh Trophy - Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2023-24.

ILT20 2024: Team environment key for success, says Sanchit Sharma as Gulf Giants get ready to defend crown

IANS | December 29, 2023 7:40 PM

Dubai, Dec 29 (IANS) Young United Arab Emirates (UAE) pacer Sanchit Sharma will be a key player for Gulf Giants, who will be defending their title when the new season of the International League T20 (ILT20) which is set to start soon.

It is the team who wins at the end: Pat Cummins after Hafeez asserted Pakistan played better

IANS | December 29, 2023 6:20 PM

Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) Australia, led by the indomitable Pat Cummins, clinched the series after a 72-run victory over Pakistan in the second Test sealing the series on Friday. However, the unexpected narrative took an intriguing turn when Pakistan's team director, Mohammad Hafeez, declared his team the superior force in the Boxing Day Test.

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Pat Cummins has definitely grown as a leader; you will see him grow again: Andrew McDonald

IND W v AUS W: Australia win toss, opt to bat first as India hand Shreyanka Patil ODI debut

Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga named Sri Lanka’s ODI and T20I captains for Zimbabwe series

South Africa fast-bowler Gerald Coetzee ruled out of second Test against India

All options will be considered, says Andrew McDonald on choosing Warner’s replacement in Tests

Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane convicted of rape

Ravindra Jadeja likely to be available for Cape Town Test against South Africa

Nagesh Trophy: Andhra Pradesh ends Kota-leg on top as League stage concludes

ILT20 2024: Team environment key for success, says Sanchit Sharma as Gulf Giants get ready to defend crown

It is the team who wins at the end: Pat Cummins after Hafeez asserted Pakistan played better

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